noun
Uncommon
soc
sohsh
Soc (noun) means informal short form of "sociology" or "social science," especially as a school or university subject. Example: “She's taking Soc 101 this semester.”
noun
1
Informal short form of "sociology" or "social science," especially as a school or university subject.
"She's taking Soc 101 this semester."
2
A student club or society, especially in British university slang.
"He joined the chess soc in his first week."
How to use soc
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA casual abbreviation — either the school subject "sociology" or a student "society" (club).
When to use it
Informal, mostly spoken or written in student/campus contexts.
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Etymology
A clipped, informal shortening of "sociology" or "society."
Frequently asked questions
What does “soc” mean?
The word “soc” means informal short form of "sociology" or "social science," especially as a school or university subject. In plain terms, a casual abbreviation — either the school subject "sociology" or a student "society" (club).
How do you pronounce “soc”?
“Soc” is pronounced sohsh (/soʊʃ/ in IPA).
How do you use “soc” in a sentence?
Here is “soc” used in a sentence: “She's taking Soc 101 this semester.”
What part of speech is “soc”?
“Soc” is a noun.
Is “soc” a common word?
“Soc” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “soc” have?
“Soc” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: informal short form of "sociology" or "social science," especially as a school or university subject.
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